– Septuagesima – Sunday 5th February 2023 – J.S Bach cantata BWV 144 – ,Nimm, was dein ist und gehe hin’ –

Feb 4, 2023

Strangely, in the Neuen Bach-Ausgabe, this cantata is headed-up, as ‘Concerto’, although concertante elements are really no where to be seen…or are they…? Certainly not in the opening chorus. The oboe orchestra, joined by a single oboe...

– Purification of the blessed virgin Mary – Thursday 2nd February 2023 – J.S.Bach cantata BWV 125 – ,Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin, –

Jan 30, 2023

A string orchestra, viola, with two violins parts and 4-part chorus/soloists + continuo, is coloured by one of each, oboe, flute and oboe d’amore, A single corno appears in the first and last numbers, as reinforcement to the chorale tune. Extra instrumental bass...

– third Sunday after Epiphany – 22nd January 2023 – J.S.Bach cantata BWV 111 -,Was mein Gott will, das gscheh allzeit’ –

Jan 21, 2023

Simple orchestration colours this cantata, -2 x oboes with string orchestra and a 4 part chorus + continuo. 1/(chorus): ‘My God’s will, must always be done, as it is the best. He helps those who have strong faith and those who have needs, because He is...

– Second Sunday after Epiphany – 15th January 2023 – J.S.Bach cantata BWV 155 – ,Mein Gott, wie lang, ach lange?’ –

Jan 17, 2023

A string orchestra + continuo form the main support to this cantata, the 4-voice choir, only appearing, during the final choral. A large and fine bassoon part, rare in any cantata, is happily very present and correct, throughout the second movement Aria. 1/Recitativo;...

– First Sunday after Epiphany- 8th January 2023 – J.S.Bach cantata BWV 154- ,Mein Liebster Jesus ist verloren’ –

Jan 14, 2023

1/Aria: ‘My dearest Jesus is lost. These are words that bring me into despair, piercing my soul, and bringing thunder, into my ears.’ This tenor aria sets off at a pedestrian speed, with chaconne-like-rhythm and in lack-lustre mood, complete with...